Harvest Report - 1970
Excellent climatic balance throughout the year. Whites were vibrant and reached fine ripeness. Mavrodaphne wines showed polish and density. The...
Harvest Report - 1969
A late frost in April reduced yields in some vineyards. Nevertheless, the quality of surviving grapes (96 %) was high....
Harvest Report - 1968
Temperate conditions yielded wines of poise. Muscat from hillside plots was elegant. Mavrodaphne displayed red fruit and spice with distinct...
Harvest Report - 1967
A politically tense year with the onset of the military junta. Weather was dry and hot, yielding early harvests. Wines...
Harvest Report - 1966
A return to drier conditions helped produce healthy, concentrated fruit. White varieties expressed citrus and white blossom aromas. Mavrodaphne was...
Harvest Report - 1965
Frequent summer rains could have disrupted ripening, but correct vineyard practices aided the proper maturation of the grapes . Whites...
Harvest Report - 1964
An outstanding vintage. Warm, stable weather from spring to harvest resulted in excellent ripeness and balance. Mavrodaphne was layered and...
Harvest Report - 1963
Cool spring led to uneven flowering. Harvest required close monitoring, and grape selection was crucial. Mavrodaphne showed structure and aromatic...
Harvest Report - 1962
Warm summer and dry harvest conditions favored grape development, resulting in a compact harvest of richly flavored wines. Yields were good...